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La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1906

Page

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Ruin Threatens Cologne Cathedral After Storms

Scripps News notes Cologne Cathedral faces imminent collapse due to recent storms. The structure’s origin traces to Charlemagne’s era, with relics and bones once housed there. Accounts differ on construction start dates from 1248 to 1560s, and the designer remains uncertain.

Scripps News Associatio Cologne Prus Hildebold Charlemagne Fredrick the Red-bearded Milan

Mutiny and Reprieve Reported in Two Regions

Hasida India mutiny by Turkish troops led to an artillery response and large casualties before surrender. In Jefferson City Missouri Lord J Barrington awaiting hanging for McCann murder received a new reprieve by the supreme court.

Fecripps News Association Hasida India Scripps News Association Jefferson City Lord J. Barrington James P. McCann Suprema Court

New Hampshire Battleship Launched At New York Yard

The battleship New Hampshire was launched at the New York Shipbuilding Company yard with Governor John McLane and hundreds of New Hampshire residents attending. The ship, a sister to the Kansas, is among the era’s most powerful fighting ships. several workers were injured during the launching. Hazel McClue, daughter of the New Hampshire governor, christened the vessel.

Scripps News Association Camden M. J New Hampshire New York Shiping Company John McLane Kansas de Govecy May Hazel McClue

Oregon Christian convention reports progress and debt relief

King and family return from Turner Oregon as Churches of Christ convention meetings conclude. The ministerial association and state missionary convention each held two days while the Christian Woman's Board of Missions Able School Christian Endeavor and Educational Interests filled one day. Debts were settled and plans for the new year formed. Delegates and visitors from Eugene Cove Wallowa La Grande and Elgin were noted.

U. m. King Chidren Turner Oregon Churches of Christ State Missionary Convention Christian Woman's Board of Missions Able School Christian Endeavor

Final adjournment delayed as House lengthens session

Washington June 30 The House adjournment was postponed to six o'clock due to clerical delays while the Senate recesses to five. President will sign the pure food and agricultural appropriations bills. total appropriations reach nine hundred million. Farewell gifts to Speaker Cannon as the session ends amid lighthearted horserace style actions.

House Gannon Senate Burton Supreme Court Iast Leniere Cereien Mia Deane Congress Uncle Joe Cannon

Reformer Threatened Over Drug Sales Crackdown

Kansas City reports a tense climate as Assistant Attorney General Tricket receives threats from advocates who want joints to operate. He remains unmoved and tightens precautions to halt alcohol sales in designated venues.

Scripps News Association Kansas City Tricket

More land frauds heard in Oshkosh trial

H J Cole Jefferson and Gutter Holman of Oregon testified that they and their wives each received 200 to enter government timber land with the aim of selling to Oshkosh Land and Timber Company. S Parker of Oregon was indicted and brought in as a potential witness.

Scripps News Aviation Oshkosh Wis H. J. Cole Jefferson Gutter Holman Oregon Governent Timber Land Oshkosh Land and Timber Company S. Parker

Millionaire Lumberman Given Five Days In Workhouse

Minneapolis reports Harry Guelson a millionaire lumberman sentenced to five days in the work house for speeding. A thirty day stay is granted pending appeal amid a hard fought case.

Scripps News Association Minneapolis Harry Guelson

Old Town man accused of horse stealing

R W Daal of Old Town is arrested on a charge of horse stealing. His examination was continued from this morning to Monday at ten o clock. The warrant was sworn out by E Z Carbine.

R. W. Daal Old Town E. Z. Carbine

Funeral of Mrs Lockhart Held at Baptist Church

The funeral of Mrs. W. S. Lockhart was conducted yesterday afternoon at two o'clock from the family residence under the auspices of the I. C. C. F. Rev. Gibson of the Baptist church officiated.

W.S. Lockhart 1.C.C. F Gibson the Baptist Church

Races at the fair grounds promise hot contests tomorrow

Tomorrow at the fair grounds a $600 side match pits Everett Berry's Dampses of Wallowa against Elliot Bros of Elgihorn Bennett Bell in a heated race. There are many events including a 5 minute trot, a nine entry saddle race, and a 3 and a half mile dash. Admission is 60 cents. Races start at 2 pm with the Hote company races featuring Frank Brown trained riders. Found watch reported. owner to claim at the office.

Fairgrounds Everett Berry Dampses Wallowa Elliot Bros Elgir Horn Bennett Bell Commonwealth Hote Company Frank Brown la Grande Raymond McKennon Clair Gillilan L. Snodgrass Walter Bunker R. Eldredge Garl Gillilan Harry and Frank Bay Chas. Bartemus Earl Kinzie Oscar Clarence Jackson Wm. Bunker

Bids Sought on La Grande Water Bonds

City of La Grande calls for sealed bids for purchase of 30000 Water Bonds bearing 6 percent interest payable semi annually for 20 years with redemption privilege after 10 years. Bids due August 1 1906. G E Fower chairman Wage and Means Committee.

City of la Grande City of

White's Peculiar Pastime

June weather kept White restive at night and he rose early to read papers. Intimate friends of White are being subpoenaed as the July Grand Jury considers the Thaw case, with rumors of additional accessories and a murder indictment aimed at others. Mrs. Thaw visited him in his cell amid deserted streets.

Scripps News Association New York White Champaign Buttes

Re gaining Loyalty of Soldiers

St. Petersburg June 30 it is understood Trepoff was ordered to appease Russian soldiers upset by officers harsh treatment. He recommends harsher measures against minor officers as the government seeks to win back troop loyalty. Christiana June 50 Bryan leaves Bergen tonight for London.

Scripps News Association St. Petersburg Trepoff Sectionw News Association Christiana Bryan Bergen London

Band Concert at La Grande Fountain Tonight

The La Grande band performs this evening at 7 80 near the public Fountain. The program includes West Mount Cadets Our American Bells Virtue Snapshot Semper Fidelis Forest Park and Chief Executive Findquist.

la Grande West Mount Cadets A. Weod Liberati ‘Virture Lasey Forest Park Findquist

Orator of the Day to Deliver July Fourth Oration

Councilman E. W. Bartlett will deliver the Fourth of July oration. Mr. Bartlett is praised as a pleasing speaker. Rev J. D. Gillian traveled to Haines this morning and will remain over Sunday.

E. W. Bartlett Bartlett J.D. Gillian Haines

The Veto Discussion and Public Accountability

The letter defends public criticism of a mayoral veto as a rightful check on government. It argues that debate on official acts serves the public interest, not personal attack, and claims the writer’s veto critique exposed flawed reasoning and wasteful policies. It notes a constitutional issue on excessive fines tied to druggists and promises continued discussion.

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